The short version
Below-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-7.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 184
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 31.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Knowsley
- Head
- Mrs J Barlow (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Sugar Lane, Knowsley Village Primary School, Prescot, Merseyside, L34 0ER
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Primary · 540m away
Meadow Park School
Pupil referral unit · 1.4km away
St Albert's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Emmaus Church of England and Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Stockbridge Village Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Brigid's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Mab Lane Junior Mixed and Infant School
Primary · 2.3km away
Hope Primary School - A Joint Catholic and Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Knowsley Village School's Ofsted rating?
Knowsley Village School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Knowsley Village School?
Knowsley Village School currently has 184 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Knowsley Village School take?
Knowsley Village School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Knowsley Village School?
Knowsley Village School is in Prescot, L34 0ER, in the Knowsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Knowsley Village School have a sixth form?
No, Knowsley Village School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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